For those seeking to refresh their interior spaces with a durable and easy-to-maintain finish, Johnstone's Washable Matt Emulsion Paint in Cream offers an excellent solution. This paint is designed to withstand everyday marks and spills, allowing for effortless cleaning without compromising its elegant matt appearance or causing the color to fade. While its creamy hue provides a versatile base, ensure it complements your existing decor for optimal aesthetic harmony.
Washable Matt Finish: Engineered to allow easy wiping away of everyday marks and spills without leaving shiny patches.
Highly Durable: Provides a robust finish that stands up to the rigors of daily life, making it ideal for high-traffic areas.
Low Odour Formula: Minimizes unpleasant fumes, contributing to a more comfortable painting experience.
Quick Drying: Accelerates project completion by reducing the waiting time between coats and for the room to be usable.
Smooth, Even Coverage: Formulated to spread easily and uniformly, ensuring a professional-looking finish with less effort.
Fade Resistant: The color remains true and vibrant even after repeated cleaning, preserving the aesthetic appeal of your walls.
Exceptional Durability: Withstands wear and tear in busy households, maintaining its finish over time.
Effortless Cleaning: Marks and spills can be wiped away easily with a damp cloth.
Consistent Matt Finish: Cleans without creating unsightly shiny spots or streaks.
Comfortable Application: Low odour formula improves the painting experience.
Fast Project Turnaround: Quick-drying properties mean less waiting and faster room usability.
Professional Appearance: Delivers smooth and even coverage for a high-quality finish.
Color Specificity: The specific 'Cream' shade might not suit all existing interior color palettes.
Surface Preparation Required: As with most paints, proper surface preparation is crucial for optimal adhesion and finish, which can be time-consuming.
Info needed: [Potential cost vs. standard paints]: While offering premium features, its price point might be higher than basic emulsion paints.
Exceptional Durability: Withstands wear and tear in busy households, maintaining its finish over time.
Effortless Cleaning: Marks and spills can be wiped away easily with a damp cloth.
Consistent Matt Finish: Cleans without creating unsightly shiny spots or streaks.
Comfortable Application: Low odour formula improves the painting experience.
Fast Project Turnaround: Quick-drying properties mean less waiting and faster room usability.
Professional Appearance: Delivers smooth and even coverage for a high-quality finish.
Color Specificity: The specific 'Cream' shade might not suit all existing interior color palettes.
Surface Preparation Required: As with most paints, proper surface preparation is crucial for optimal adhesion and finish, which can be time-consuming.
Info needed: [Potential cost vs. standard paints]: While offering premium features, its price point might be higher than basic emulsion paints.
Johnstone's Washable Matt Emulsion Paint is engineered for areas where both aesthetics and practicality are paramount. Its unique formulation makes it a smart choice for various rooms within your home:
High-Traffic Areas: In hallways and stairwells, where scuffs and handprints are common, the paint's durability and washability mean walls can be easily cleaned without damage, maintaining a fresh look.
Family Living Spaces: Living rooms and playrooms often encounter spills and marks. This paint allows for quick clean-ups of food splatters, crayon marks, or muddy fingerprints, keeping your family spaces looking pristine.
Kitchens and Dining Areas: Accidental splashes and food stains are inevitable. The washable matt finish is invaluable here, enabling easy removal of grime without compromising the color or texture.
Application Experience: Users will appreciate the low odour during application, making painting a more pleasant task. The quick-drying nature allows for re-coating sooner, speeding up renovation projects. The paint's ability to provide smooth, even coverage ensures that even DIY painters can achieve a professional-looking result on interior walls and ceilings.
Getting the best results from your Johnstone's Washable Matt Emulsion Paint involves proper preparation, application, and ongoing care.
Clean: Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dirt, grease, and loose material. Use a mild detergent if necessary, then rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
Fill: Repair any cracks or holes with a suitable filler and sand smooth.
Prime: For bare, porous, or previously unpainted surfaces, a suitable primer or mist coat (diluted paint) may be required for optimal adhesion and even finish.
Stir: Open the can and stir the paint thoroughly before and periodically during use to ensure uniform color and consistency.
Apply: Use a good quality brush or roller. Apply in thin, even coats. Avoid overloading your brush or roller.
Coats: Typically, two coats are recommended for optimal coverage and durability. Allow sufficient drying time between coats (refer to the product label for specific times, usually 2-4 hours).
Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation by opening windows and doors during application and drying.
This paint is specifically formulated for interior walls and ceilings.
It is compatible with most common interior building materials, including plaster, plasterboard, and previously painted surfaces.
Tools: Clean brushes and rollers immediately after use with clean water.
Storage: Store unused paint in its original container, tightly sealed, in a cool, dry place. Protect from frost and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Maintenance: For general cleaning of painted surfaces, gently wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or aggressive scrubbing, as these can damage the paint finish over time.